Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Modeling in Therapy01:26

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Modeling and Similitude01:12

Modeling and Similitude

Scaled modeling is a fundamental technique in engineering, enabling the study of large and complex systems by creating smaller, manageable replicas that recreate critical characteristics of the original. In hydrology and civil infrastructure, for example, scaled models of dams help analyze water flow, turbulence, and pressure. This method allows for accurate predictions of real-world behavior within a controlled environment, significantly reducing the cost and time involved in full-scale...
Steps in the Modeling Process01:14

Steps in the Modeling Process

Albert Bandura's theory of observational learning identifies four critical processes: attention, retention, motor reproduction, and reinforcement or motivation.
Attention is the first necessary component for observational learning. It involves focusing on what the model is doing and saying. For example, if you decide to take a drawing class to enhance your skills, you need to pay close attention to the instructor's words and hand movements. The characteristics of the model significantly...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Artificial Intelligence in Physical Therapy: A Narrative Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications Across the Patient and Client Management Model.

Health science reports·2026
Same author

Extended Reality in Rehabilitation Medicine: A Systematic Review.

Health science reports·2026
Same author

Integrated Analysis of Circadian and Sleep Signatures in Depression and Schizophrenia Using Multi-Day Actigraphy.

Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

The Role of Psychosocial Support in Balance Improvements Following a Community-Based Tai Chi Program Among Latino Older Adults.

Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Erratum: Minimal Detectable Change in Dual-Task Cost for Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment.

Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001)·2026
Same author

Utilization of AI Among Medical Students and Development of AI Education Platforms in Medical Institutions: Cross-Sectional Study.

JMIR human factors·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery
08:08

Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery

Published on: May 6, 2020

Modeling surgical skill learning with cognitive simulation.

Shi-Hyun Park1, Irene H Suh, Jung-hung Chien

  • 1Nebraska Biomechanics Core Facility, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE, USA.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|February 22, 2011
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study used the ACT-R cognitive model to simulate surgical skill learning and decay. Results show cognitive simulation can optimize training for procedures like those done with the da Vinci surgical system.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery
08:08

Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery

Published on: May 6, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Surgical Education
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Understanding surgical skill acquisition and retention is crucial for effective training.
  • Cognitive architectures offer a framework for modeling learning processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore procedural learning in surgical tasks using a cognitive architecture.
  • To understand perceptual motor learning and skill decay in surgical performance.
  • To evaluate the utility of cognitive simulation in surgical skill training.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the ACT-R (Adaptive Control of Thought—Rational) cognitive architecture.
  • Modeled declarative memory processes during motor learning.
  • Simulated four surgical tasks (bimanual carrying, peg transfer, needle passing, suture tying) using the da Vinci surgical system.

Main Results:

  • The ACT-R cognitive model demonstrated learning effects comparable to human performance.
  • Preliminary findings indicate the model's ability to simulate skill acquisition.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive simulation, specifically with ACT-R, shows promise for understanding surgical skill learning.
  • This approach can be used to demonstrate and optimize perceptual motor learning and skill decay in surgical training programs.